'guangzhou opera house' by zaha hadid, guangdong province, china
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zaha hadid's guangzhou opera house is now open in guangdong province, china.
featuring two separate forms that seem to puzzle together, the project serves as
a gateway to the city, enhancing urban functions and opening access to the nearby
river and docks. combining cultural traditions with a contemporary approach, the
structure has become a catalyst for new cultural initiatives and advancement in the area.

located in the heart of guangzhou’s cultural development, the faceted glass, concrete
and steel structure provides visual connection to the buildings and the pearl river
that surround it.



public space between the two volumes
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derived from contours that occur within the natural landscape, the building features undulating
and curvaceous forms that move along with visitors as they navigate through the space.
interior volumes become dramatic environments that directly relate to the circumventing
landscape through vast spans of glazing.



detail of facade
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a 1,800 seat auditorium utilizes the latest acoustic technology and is accompanied by a
smaller 400-seat multi-purpose hall that is designed for performance art, opera and concerts.

see more on the opera house here.



corridors and lobby
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fully glazed walls merge interior and exterior environments
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interior
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auditorium
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plaza
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view from the river
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in context: the structure surrounded by the city and the river
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aerial view
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photos of construction site
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construction photography © virgule simon bertrand


construction photography © virgule simon bertrand


construction photography © virgule simon bertrand


image courtesy zaha hadid architects



floor plan / level 0


floor plan / level 1


floor plan / level 2











video courtesy zaha hadid architects